Next time, just tell me to jump.

CT-7567, Captain Rex of the 501st. Proud to serve with my brothers and will do whatever I can to make sure they're treated with care. Even if it means the ultimate sacrifice. [I track the tag ct7567.]

[ct7567]

“There are better sources of protein, anyway.”

Rex rolls his neck, hoping to minimize how amused he was.

“You should get some proper food, sir.”

[recklessjediknight]

He shifted, not being able to say anything contrary.

“You know me. I’m fond of those…things.”

[ct7567]

“At least they aren’t bugs. I’ve heard stories, sir... And not good ones, necessarily.”

And maybe there was a small grin on his face at that...it couldn’t be helped.

[ct7567]

“General, nothing is going on. Everything is under control.”

[recklessjediknight]

“…”

Damn.

“So you say.” He looked blankly away. “Have you eaten.”

[ct7567]

“Unless you count ration cubes as food, not lately. And yourself?”

[ct7567]

“General, nothing is going on. Everything is under control.”

[recklessjediknight]

“Fine.”

I’m exhausted.

“Could ask you the same thing.”

[ct7567]

“Perfectly fine. Great, in fact. Never been better.”

[ct7567]

@recklessjediknight

“…”

Kriff.

“Uh, General. Good to see you…”

[recklessjediknight]

“Hn. Likewise, Captain.”

[ct7567]

He pauses for a moment, avoiding eye contact as much as possible.

“...how are things?”

[ct7567]

You are incredible, Captain. I know times can be rough, but you’ll get through this. You are amazing, Sir.

“’Incredible’ and ‘amazing’ are not terms I’d use to describe myself. That honor would go to my brothers. They achieve the impossible, making themselves incredible and amazing.

“But you are correct, we’ll get through this. At what cost, however...”

[ct7567]

...

[ct7567]

Short and simple: i admire you. a lot. also, why are you so mean sometimes? X(

“It’s not so much being mean as it is I have limited time in some moments. I apologize for not being able to entertain as much as others. Fives.”

[ct7567]

@recklessjediknight

“...”

Kriff.

“Uh, General. Good to see you...”

[ct7567]

You know, Rex, keep disappearing off the face of the galaxy and I may need to have you court-martialed.

“Where I’m at is none of the ether’s business. Consider me skeptical that you have the authority to do such a thing, anyway.”

[ct7567]

Yo

“...no.”

[ct7567]

@recklessjediknight​ (continued from here)

He coughs, pivoting on the heel of his boot before straightening slightly. “Uh. I said blame line blocker. You know, those who keep us from doing our jobs.”

[recklessjediknight]

“Re-evaluate his position? How did you articulate to command who he was if you said you only ‘heard about him in passing’?”

Anakin did his best to hide a lopsided smile, opting to conceal it with a faux expression in confusion.

[ct7567]

Damn.

His mouth opened once before shutting soon after, opting to look the General straight in the eyes.

“No comment.”

[recklessjediknight]

Anakin couldn’t conceal it, he laughed; laughed full-heartedly, reaching out to touch his shoulder guard affectionately, showing he had no ill-intent. These brief moments came few, and he was glad for them, especially after long, grueling weeks.

“Good answer, Captain.”

[ct7567]

A long breath escaped Rex as Skywalker laughed, patting his shoulder. There was now, hopefully, a silent understanding that it was all a joke. And now it was his turn to crack a grin.

“All this being said, I think I should get a new comlink. Y’know, a more reliable one.”

[ct7567]

@recklessjediknight​ (continued from here)

He coughs, pivoting on the heel of his boot before straightening slightly. “Uh. I said blame line blocker. You know, those who keep us from doing our jobs.”

[recklessjediknight]

“Re-evaluate his position? How did you articulate to command who he was if you said you only ‘heard about him in passing’?”

Anakin did his best to hide a lopsided smile, opting to conceal it with a faux expression in confusion.

[ct7567]

Damn.

His mouth opened once before shutting soon after, opting to look the General straight in the eyes.

“No comment.”

[ct7567]

@recklessjediknight​ (continued from here)

He coughs, pivoting on the heel of his boot before straightening slightly. “Uh. I said blame line blocker. You know, those who keep us from doing our jobs.”

[recklessjediknight]

“Line-Blocker? Don’t know if I’ve met him. Is he a shiney?”

Anakin knew full-well the man was trying to save face. Pretending like he’d misheard would prove amusing.

[ct7567]

“Yeah. Think he deals with more administrative work…”

Just keep going.

“Only heard of him in passing, though. Couldn’t tell you where he’s located.”

[recklessjediknight]

Now he was amused.

“Oh? Sounds troublesome if his handiwork is affecting you, all the way from… Nowhere. Maybe I need to talk with logistics about moving him to the 501st. A bit of time with us should shape him up. What do you think?”

[ct7567]

A game of of lothcat and mouse droid. Rex had to figure out who was who, however.

“No need to worry about that, sir. I’ve already submitted requests to Command to re-evaluate his position. They said it’s in progress.”

[ct7567]

@recklessjediknight​ (continued from here)

He coughs, pivoting on the heel of his boot before straightening slightly. “Uh. I said blame line blocker. You know, those who keep us from doing our jobs.”

[recklessjediknight]

“Line-Blocker? Don’t know if I’ve met him. Is he a shiney?”

Anakin knew full-well the man was trying to save face. Pretending like he’d misheard would prove amusing.

[ct7567]

“Yeah. Think he deals with more administrative work...”

Just keep going.

“Only heard of him in passing, though. Couldn’t tell you where he’s located.”

[ct7567]

@recklessjediknight​ (continued from here)

He coughs, pivoting on the heel of his boot before straightening slightly. “Uh. I said blame line blocker. You know, those who keep us from doing our jobs.”